Contemporary lamp shades for floor lamps are lamps that stand on the floor instead of having a table to sit on. They are usually between 4 meters and 5 meters high. Shades of a floor lamp are approximately the same as those of table lamps. Measuring in the shade of a floor lamp is a way to find a good replacement shade for the lamp, if necessary.

Drum Contemporary Lamp Shades for Floor Lamps

Instructions

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Remove shade from floor lamp. Measure on the contemporary lamp shades for floor lamps diameter. Stretch the tape strap straight over the top of the shadow and write the measurement down. Turn the lamp screen upside down and measure the bottom diameter shadow. Measure the bottom straight across from one side to the other side. Write the measurement down. Measure the slope on the floor lamp screen. Hold the tape measure at the top of the shadow and measure along the side of the shadow to the bottom. Follow the slope on the shadow for accurate measurement. Write the measurement down. Measure the height of the shadow. Hold the tape measure at the top of the shadow and pull it down to the bottom of the shadow. Do not angle the measurement because this is just the height of the shadow.

Write the measurement down. Clip out photos of contemporary lamp shades for floor lamps that really capture your interest in interior and architectural magazines and place the images in a clipboard or in a folder to refer them later. Also, search online for images of floor lamps and save all images that capture your eye in a folder on your computer. Visit the furniture showrooms in your area and investigate floor lamps on the display. Request permission to take photos and measurements of any lights that fit the style you want to design. If this is not possible, ask for literature about the lamps. These brochures should have basic measurements and style options.